/lit/ - Literature

>>16833087
Mardanfarrox already refuted Spinoza's trashy arguments.

>>16488093
Here's the Zoroastrian answer.

>>16475199
Mardanfarrox refuted nondualism, monism, and monotheism in the Doubt Remover. Dualism is absolute. Good and evil exist as qualitative dimensions or substances, and they collide and conflict, thereby producing this world of endless battle. The Gathas and Bundashihn also make this clear.
When I read a happy and nourishing book like Moomins without separation, I am transported to another world that is naturally closer to the celestial heavens. Likewise, when I read the horror and depressing stories of say Ligotti, I am pulled down to hell. These worlds are real, and they do not blur. This indicates a dualistic structure underlying reality rather than a monist one. Moreover, actually creating artwork of the extremes can help one understand the irrevocable separation between heaven and hell, which is the basis of reality.
There is no oneness in humanity. Many people are reminiscent of daevas whose minds/spirits (mainyu) embody malevolence or deceit (angra), and they are undeniably plummeting into the House of Lies. Likewise, many are like yazatas, whose minds/spirits embody truth, order, and righteousness, the sacred spirit/mentality of Spenta Mainyu. To reach heaven, one must be purified by embodying Spenta Mainyu. Purification involves humata, hukhta, and hvarshta. To rid the world of impurities is also to reach Ahura Mazda's House of Wisdom. The same fate does not await all after death, and it is a quest for purification much like a paladin.

>>16023221
>drawing a parallel between good and evil and male and female
Good and evil is more akin to water and oil.

>>15758197
>Would a sunset that lasted forever be beautiful?
Yes. You don't necessarily need contrast for bliss. The same applies for the evil of depravity or misery.
Evil is real. How else could you describe it as opposing the Good? Pic related.
If God is all-good, then he did not create Satan.

To adherents of Abrahamic faith, how does it feel that your God is responsible for all the grief and misery in this world? Close your eyes and visualize whatever brings your life distress. Your God is responsible for that.
Thankfully, Ahura Mazda is truly immaculate and radiant, from which only good ensues.

>>15682286
Improved image. Sorry, I gave the wrong one.